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Orinda

#4 in Best Places to Live in Contra Costa County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Oakland, CA
  • 36 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Orinda is a suburb of Oakland with a population of 19,248. Orinda is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Orinda offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Orinda there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Orinda and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Orinda are highly rated.
    About Orinda...
    Population
    19,248

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,221,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,231
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Orinda Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      149.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      344.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      54.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      4%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Orinda

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $186,075
    National
    $55,322
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    Orinda Reviews

    36 reviews
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    Orinda is a dream of a town! We are Brooklynites and we have lived in some great cities, including: Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver BC, Paris, Philadelphia, Boston and LA (meh on the last two) and Orinda became a perfect fit when we had to raise two kids. SF has many great aspects, but it became somewhat unfriendly for kids. We bit the bullet and moved to Lamorinda. All places are great, but Orinda is so ideal for us. Competitive schools (top notch), close to BART, close to Berkeley, SF and other great areas. Besides Brooklyn, it's been our favorite place to live!
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    What a lovely place to grow up. Quiet, safe, clean, fun activities, great weather. Of course there is no nightlife other than the local movie theatre--which a charming, historical gem!
    Love orinda! Great place to live. While there is diversity lacking, it's close to Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Pretty good restaurants, very family friendly, and safe.